Seared Sea Scallops with Spicy Clementine Dipping Sauce
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Servings per container:
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Ingredients for - Seared Sea Scallops with Spicy Clementine Dipping Sauce

1. 4 c. fresh-squeezed clementine juice, or orange juice -
2. 2 tsp. ancho chili powder -
3. 1 Finely grated zest and juice of 1 lime -
4. 3/4 stick butter -
5. 1/2 c. extra-virgin olive oil -
6. 40 large sea scallops -
7. Salt and freshly ground pepper -

How to cook deliciously - Seared Sea Scallops with Spicy Clementine Dipping Sauce

1. Stage

To make sauce: In a medium saucepan over high heat, bring clementine juice, chili powder, and lime zest and juice to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 1 hour; mixture should be thickened and syrupy.

2. Stage

Remove from heat and whisk in butter, one piece at a time, until incorporated.

3. Stage

In a large skillet over high heat, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil until smoking. Season scallops with salt and pepper. Cook 10 scallops 1 to 2 minutes per side, until dark golden brown. Remove to paper towels and drain. Repeat with remaining oil and scallops in 3 batches. Serve scallops hot with warm sauce.